Projects

Location

Cheverton Down, Shorwell, Isle of Wight

Summary of site

Cornwall Light & Power currently has planning permission to build a small wind farm comprising three turbines at Cheverton Down. However, this planning consent originally dates from 1993 and the technology specified is no longer available as new, which would mean importing second-hand turbines from the mainland. Wind turbine technology has moved on considerably over the last decade and the machines manufactured today are more efficient and able to generate significantly more clean electricity.

For this reason, we intend to submit a revised planning application for three modern turbines which would produce ten times more electricity and achieve ten times the carbon dioxide saving than the turbines which were originally consented in 1993. As our preferred turbine supply partner, the site would also provide a base for research & development by Vestas, which in turn would support local manufacturing and further the island’s progress towards becoming a world leader in renewable energy technology, in line with the Eco Island strategy.

 

Latest Information

August 2008

CLP will be putting their proposed plans for a wind farm at Cheverton Down on display on the following dates:

Wednesday 3rd September (3.30pm - 7.30pm) - Shorwell Parish Hall, Shorwell

Thursday 4th September (5.30pm - 8pm) - Wilberforce Hall, Brighstone

Friday 5th September (12noon - 8pm) - Riverside Centre, Newport

Saturday 6th September (10am - 2pm) - West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater

July 2008

CLP has submitted a scoping request to the Isle of Wight Council. To view a copy of the scoping document please click here.